POST 39/178 : OPERATIONAL MANAGER NURSING GRADE 1 (GENERAL)
Overberg District
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
SALARY: R497 193 per annum
CENTRE: Swellendam Hospital (Swellendam Sub-district)
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse. Registration with a Professional Council: Current registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts (night and day), public holidays and weekends to manage hospital after hours, when required.
Perform standby duties/ relief duties for Assistant Manager: Nursing. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): A Good communication, interpersonal, decision-making, leadership, organizational and conflict resolution skills with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability. Be able to function independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of legislation pertaining to nursing and public service. Knowledge of People Management and financial policies. Ability to promote quality patient care through the setting, implementation and monitoring of standards. Basic Computer literacy.
DUTIES
- Management, coordination and provision of quality comprehensive care within the facility.
- Effective personnel development and management within the Department.
- Effective financial management and procuring as well as implementing of policies, prescripts and protocols according to the public service Finance Management Act; Regulations. Ensure the promotion of Quality Assurance (Ideal Hospital, Office of Health Standards Compliance and Best Care Always), Infection prevention and control, Occupational Health and Safety within the Department.
- Initiate and participate in training, development and research within the nursing division. Liaise with relevant stakeholders including institutional committees.
- Promote health education to clients, the public and staff.
- Collect, verify and timeous submission of accurate statistics.
- Participates in formulating, monitoring and implementation of policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures and regulations within the department.
- Deliver an effective support service to the Nursing Manager and ensure effective coordination or the Nursing Division after hours.
- Maintain ethical standards and promote professional growth and self-development.
ENQUIRIES: Ms ED Whittles Tel No: (028) 514 8400
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
CLOSING DATE : 17 November 2023
